2017 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · BJ67 LFX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in attention to detail. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 40,604 miles, it had failed just one mile prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in late 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing issues once they fail inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 40,604 miles over nine years, the car has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. This low usage pattern often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brakes due to inactivity rather than wear. There is a 4,000-mile gap between the December 2023 and November 2024 tests, followed by another 4,400 miles, indicating the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which correlates with the brake corrosion and pitted discs seen in the later records. A buyer must physically inspect the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms, which were flagged for corrosion in the December 2025 tests. Although deemed not seriously weakened at that time, surface rust on MG components progresses rapidly if untreated. The steering system also requires a road test, as the tester noted it felt slightly rough during the most recent inspection, which could indicate worn steering rack or ball joints from sitting. The braking system remains a point of concern given the history of imbalanced rear brakes and worn front discs and pads. The 2025 failure also highlighted three tyres at or near the legal limit with uneven edge wear, suggesting potential alignment issues or that the tyres have aged out out despite the low mileage. Ensure the central rear seat belt has been replaced, as this was a specific failure point in the 2025 record that must be rectified for safety.